AV Design
Needs Analysis & Scoping: Skillfully interviewing clients to determine their functional requirements, user experience goals, and technical needs.
System Functionality & Flow Diagrams: Creating logical diagrams that illustrate how different AV components will interact and how signals will travel through the system.
Acoustic & Environmental Analysis: Understanding and applying principles
of acoustics, lighting, and sightlines to ensure optimal system performance within a specific space.
Technical Documentation: Proficiency in creating detailed design documents, including architectural drawings, elevation diagrams, and schematic wiring diagrams using software like AutoCAD, Revit, or Vectorworks.
Product Knowledge: Maintaining an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of a wide range of AV equipment from various manufacturers, including their capabilities and limitations.
Network & IT Integration: Designing AV systems that can be securely and
reliably integrated into an organization's existing IT network infrastructure (AV over IP).
AV Pricing
Cost Estimation: Accurately calculating the costs for equipment, materials, and labor required for a specific design.
Bill of Materials (BOM) Creation: Developing a comprehensive and precise list of all necessary components, parts, and quantities for a project.
Scope of Work (SOW) Development: Writing clear, detailed SOW documents that define project deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities to prevent scope creep.
Vendor Negotiation & Relations: Establishing relationships with suppliers and distributors to secure competitive pricing and ensure product availability.
Proposal Writing: Crafting compelling and professional proposals that clearly articulate the proposed solution, its value, and the associated costs.
AV Project Management
Project Planning & Scheduling: Developing a detailed project plan that outlines all phases, tasks, dependencies, and timelines.
Resource Management: Efficiently coordinating and scheduling technicians, programmers, and subcontractors to ensure the project progresses smoothly.
Budget & Financial Tracking: Monitoring project expenditures to ensure the project stays within budget and managing any change orders or financial adjustments.
Stakeholder Communication: Acting as the primary point of contact for the client, internal teams, and other trades (e.g., electricians, architects), providing regular status updates and managing expectations.
Risk Management: Proactively identifying potential project risks (e.g., equipment delays, site access issues) and developing mitigation plans.
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensuring that all work meets industry standards (like those from AVIXA), design specifications, and safety regulations.